THEO 650
RESEARCH PAPER: FINAL GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Introduction 48 to 50 points
There is a clear thesis
statement. The topic is
identified. The introduction
provides a clear overview of
the paper’s contents.
41 to 47 points
The topic is identified, a
thesis statement is provided,
and the reader knows
generally where the paper is
heading.
1 to 40 points
The introduction is minimal,
brief, and cursory.
0 points
Content,
Argumentation, and
Evidence
100 to 110 points
The paper interacts with a
specific crucial approach or
builds a positive case for an
aspect of the resurrection.
The paper applies
appropriate methods of
argumentation and evidences
to defend its thesis. The
paper approaches the topic
logically and does not
contain fallacious
argumentation.
90 to 99 points
The paper interacts with a
specific crucial approach or
builds a positive case for an
aspect of the resurrection.
Argumentation and evidence
is given with some depth.
The paper approaches the
topic logically and contains
few mistakes in reasoning.
1 to 89 points
The paper’s topic is broad and
does fully meet the
requirements for the
assignment. Cursory evidence
and argumentation is given for
main points made throughout
the paper.
0 points
Conclusion 48 to 50 points
The conclusion offers a good
summary of issues treated in
the paper.
44 to 47 points
The conclusion is given and
offers a general summary of
issues treated in the paper.
1 to 43 points
The conclusion is minimal,
brief, and cursory.
0 points
Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not present
Structure and
Format
22 to 25 points
There are clear transitions
between paragraphs and
between paragraphs and
sections. The treatment of
19 to 21 points
Transitional elements are used
between paragraphs and
sections. The paper generally
flows in a logical manner.
1 to 18 points
Few transitional elements are
provided between paragraphs
and sections. The paper lacks a
logical flow. Few or no
0 points
THEO 650
the topic is logically
oriented. Headings are
properly used throughout.
Headings are generally
correct.
headings are used throughout.
Style and Grammar 22 to 25 points
The paper properly uses
current Turabian. It has a
title page, Proper headings,
footnotes, and bibliography
are used. The paper reflects a
graduate level of vocabulary.
Assignment contains fewer
than 2 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
Minimal errors (1-2) noted in
the interpretation or
execution of proper Turabian
format.
19 to 21 points
Turabian formatting is used
throughout. Assignment
contains 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content. Few errors (3-4)
noted in the interpretation or
execution of proper Turabian
format.
1 to 18 points
Assignment contains 5 or more
errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the
content. Numerous errors (5+)
noted in the interpretation or
execution of proper Turabian
format.
0 points
Materials/Sources 22 to 25 points
The bibliography contains a
minimum of 10 scholarly
sources. Materials are
properly cited and quoted
(less than 2 errors).
Quotations are relevant to the
topic. Current academic and
scholarly sources are used.
19 to 21 points
The bibliography contains 8-9
scholarly and relevant
sources. Materials are mostly
cited correctly (3-5 errors).
Quotes are generally relevant
to the topic. Sources are
mostly appropriate.
1 to 18 points
The bibliography contains 7 or
fewer sources. Numerous
citation errors (5+) are present.
Sources and quotes are not
properly used. Few scholarly or
academic sources are used.
0 points
Minimum Page
Requirement
15 points
The paper meets the
minimum requirement 3500
words. The word count
should not include the title
page and bibliographical
material.
14 points
The paper’s page count is
within 10% of the minimum
word requirement.
1 to 13 points
The paper’s falls short of the
minimum word requirement by
11% or more.
0 points
